USB Mini-B VGA (DE-15)

Compatibility check and signal path analysis

Adapter Required

These connectors are not directly compatible. An adapter or converter cable is needed.

Recommended: USB Mini-B to VGA (DE-15) adapter

Signal Path

Adapter
VGA (DE-15) Unknown

USB Mini-B

Family USB
Form Factor Trapezoidal small
Pin Count 5
Reversible No

VGA (DE-15)

Family Legacy Video
Form Factor D-sub 15-pin
Pin Count 15
Reversible No
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Signal Degradation

Digital-to-analog conversion limits resolution.

Notes

USB Mini-B to VGA (DE-15): USB-C can output to legacy video through DisplayPort Alt Mode plus a digital-to-analog converter. USB-A cannot carry video. The USB Mini-B (USB) and VGA (DE-15) (Legacy Video) are from different connector families.